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Rarelimelight
The correct spelling is limelight.
How to pronounce limelight
/ˈlaɪm.laɪt/
nounIPA: /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/
Say it like: Lim-eli-t
The correct spelling is limelight. A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
- 2.(by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.
verb
- 1.To illuminate with limelight
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